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By [Stan Schroeder](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder)  Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. [Read Full Bio](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder) on July 1, 2020 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fdownload-youtube-video "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fdownload-youtube-video&text=How+to+download+YouTube+videos "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fdownload-youtube-video&title=How+to+download+YouTube+videos "(opens in a new window)")  *** In this time of ubiquitous internet and abundance of content, downloading videos to your hard drive is rarely necessary. But sometimes, an important video can be hard to find, or can even be permanently removed from a platform, in which case it's not a bad idea to have a personal copy. Say you've encountered a cool YouTube video and want to download it for your archive to make sure you still have it in case it disappears. YouTube has no easy "download" button, so how do you download a video off the platform? Fortunately, there are a few ways to [grab a YouTube video fairly easily](https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-download-youtube-videos "(opens in a new window)"), and in good quality. However, before we continue, note that downloading videos from the regular, free version of YouTube is against the site's [terms of service](https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms "(opens in a new window)"). And this brings another problem: Because of this, many of the ways to download YouTube videos that you'll find online are fairly dangerous as they're riddled with spamware and shady ads. ## Get YouTube Premium So we'll start with the simplest option: Buy [YouTube Premium](https://www.youtube.com/premium "(opens in a new window)"). One of the advantages of Premium subscription is that you get to download videos for offline viewing right there on YouTube itself. Another, very important advantage is that this way you're not breaching YouTube's terms of service. There are plenty of downsides, too. An obvious one is that Premium costs money; \$11.99 per month with a one-month free trial at writing time. There are numerous other limitations as well: Downloading is only available on mobile devices, you can only view downloaded videos in YouTube's native app, you cannot move them anywhere, and they go away after your subscription runs out. Check out all of the details [here](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6308116?hl=en "(opens in a new window)"). Note that YouTube Premium is probably your best bet if you must download videos on your phone; there are third-party services that promise this functionality, but I haven't found one I'd comfortably install on my phone without fear of compromising safety. 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For example, you can save full playlists and channels from YouTube, you can schedule videos to be automatically downloaded from a YouTube channel, and you can save videos in a variety of video/audio formats (yes, even 4K or 8K videos). Other features of note include extracting YouTube subtitles from videos and downloading 360-degree videos as well as 3D videos. The process of downloading videos is simple and consists of copying the YouTube video's URL and pasting it into the 4K Video Downloader app. The free version of the app contains ads and limits the number of playlists, channel and subtitles you can download. To get rid of those limitations, you can purchase the premium version of the app, which costs a one-time fee of \$15. This grants you a license to use the software on three computers indefinitely. ## Online services  Be careful when using online services to steal a YouTube video. Credit: U2convert The problem with online services that promise video downloading is that they don't last long. In fact, an earlier version of this article contained a list of 11 such services, most of which don't work anymore. And in the latest update to this article, nearly all that were left were removed, either because they stopped working, or because they started charging for features that were once free. More importantly, by visiting these sites you do potentially expose your computer to adware and malware, so tread **very** carefully. That said, there's still one service that has been around for a while and it still works as intended. [Keepvid.ch](https://keepvid.ch/en5/youtube-video-downloader "(opens in a new window)"), offers free downloads for YouTube videos in several qualities (we've had the best result by using the 720p resolution) It does, however, constantly prompt you to download a desktop client that offers more options. We haven't tried it out and cannot vouch for its quality. A parting note before you go: If you're only looking to download your own videos that you've uploaded to YouTube, that's easy to do. Here's how to download your own YouTube videos: 1. Click on your profile pic in YouTube's upper right corner 2. Choose studio 3. There you'll be able to download each one of your videos from the three dot menu next to them Topics [YouTube](https://mashable.com/category/youtube)  Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.  [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Entertainment](https://mashable.com/entertainment) # How to watch PSG vs. Liverpool online for free Live stream the Champions League without spending anything. By [Joseph Green](https://mashable.com/author/joe92)  Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. 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Credit: Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images *** **TL;DR:** Live stream PSG vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free on [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)"). Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with [ExpressVPN](https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=06pQZkQxB5tEnLze2walECD&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fpsg-liverpool-champions-league-2026-live-stream-for-free&session_uuid=79568e4f-c4fb-4f4c-a7a1-9672847ba19b&view_instance_uuid=a1c42958-6ce1-4114-b42c-c3885ecd7d9d "(opens in a new window)"). *** The [Champions League](https://mashable.com/article/champions-league-live-stream-for-free) is showcasing some huge [quarter-final matchups](https://mashable.com/article/barcelona-atletico-madrid-2026-champions-league-live-stream-for-free) this week, and it doesn't get much bigger than the defending champions hosting Liverpool. PSG will be expected to advance to the next round, but Liverpool possess the talent to upset the odds. They've not been at their best this season, but they could turn things around at the Parc des Princes. Expect big performances from the likes of Doué, Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia as PSG look to build a lead to take to Anfield. If you want to watch PSG vs. Liverpool in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. ## When is PSG vs. Liverpool? PSG vs. Liverpool in the Champions League kicks off at **3 p.m. ET on April 8**. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes. ## How to watch PSG vs. Liverpool for free PSG vs. Liverpool is available to live stream for free on [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)"). [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)") is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a [VPN](https://mashable.com/category/vpn). These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)") to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world. Live stream PSG vs. Liverpool for free by following these simple steps: 1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like [ExpressVPN](https://mashable.com/review/express-vpn)) 2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more) 3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland 4. Visit [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)") 5. 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By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream PSG vs. Liverpool (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment. If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPn for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time. ## What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player? [ExpressVPN](https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=06pQZkQxB5tEnLze2walECD&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fpsg-liverpool-champions-league-2026-live-stream-for-free&session_uuid=79568e4f-c4fb-4f4c-a7a1-9672847ba19b&view_instance_uuid=a1c42958-6ce1-4114-b42c-c3885ecd7d9d "(opens in a new window)") is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on [RTÉ Player](https://www.rte.ie/player/ "(opens in a new window)"), for a number of reasons: - Servers in 105 countries including Ireland - Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more - Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure - Fast connection speeds free from throttling - Up to 10 simultaneous connections - 30-day money-back guarantee A two-year subscription to [ExpressVPN](https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=06pQZkQxB5tEnLze2walECD&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fpsg-liverpool-champions-league-2026-live-stream-for-free&session_uuid=79568e4f-c4fb-4f4c-a7a1-9672847ba19b&view_instance_uuid=a1c42958-6ce1-4114-b42c-c3885ecd7d9d "(opens in a new window)") is on sale for \$68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just \$12.99 (with money-back guarantee). Live stream PSG vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN. Topics [Streaming](https://mashable.com/category/streaming) [Sports](https://mashable.com/category/sports) [How to Watch](https://mashable.com/category/how-to-watch)  Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.  [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Entertainment](https://mashable.com/entertainment) # How to watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid online for free Access free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world. By [Joseph Green](https://mashable.com/author/joe92)  Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. 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Credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images *** **TL;DR:** Live stream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free on [Virgin Media Player](https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ "(opens in a new window)"). Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with [ExpressVPN](https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=04zwAyB7qjBC0A0dmt6x1P9&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fbarcelona-atletico-madrid-2026-champions-league-live-stream-for-free&session_uuid=79568e4f-c4fb-4f4c-a7a1-9672847ba19b&view_instance_uuid=a1c42958-6ce1-4114-b42c-c3885ecd7d9d "(opens in a new window)"). *** The next round of [Champions League](https://mashable.com/article/champions-league-live-stream-for-free) fixtures continues with Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid. This is arguably the toughest contest to predict from the [quarter-final stage](https://mashable.com/article/real-madrid-bayern-munich-2026-champions-league-live-stream-for-free), but you can be sure of big performances from the likes of Lamine Yamal and Julián Alvarez as these rivals battle it out at the Camp Nou. They've already met a few times this season, most recently in a dramatic 2-1 win for Barcelona in La Liga. Atletico Madrid did knock Barcelona out of the [Copa del Rey](https://mashable.com/article/barcelona-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-2026-live-stream-for-free) earlier this season, so they know how to beat Barcelona over two legs. If you want to watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. ## When is Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid? Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at **3 p.m. ET on April 8**. This fixture takes place at the Camp Nou. ## How to watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid for free Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid is available to live stream for free on [Virgin Media Player](https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ "(opens in a new window)"). [Virgin Media Player](https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ "(opens in a new window)") is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a [VPN](https://mashable.com/category/vpn). These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock [Virgin Media Player](https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ "(opens in a new window)") to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world. Live stream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid for free by following these simple steps: 1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like [ExpressVPN](https://mashable.com/review/express-vpn)) 2. 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In this time of ubiquitous internet and abundance of content, downloading videos to your hard drive is rarely necessary. But sometimes, an important video can be hard to find, or can even be permanently removed from a platform, in which case it's not a bad idea to have a personal copy. Say you've encountered a cool YouTube video and want to download it for your archive to make sure you still have it in case it disappears. YouTube has no easy "download" button, so how do you download a video off the platform? Fortunately, there are a few ways to [grab a YouTube video fairly easily](https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-download-youtube-videos "(opens in a new window)"), and in good quality. However, before we continue, note that downloading videos from the regular, free version of YouTube is against the site's [terms of service](https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms "(opens in a new window)"). And this brings another problem: Because of this, many of the ways to download YouTube videos that you'll find online are fairly dangerous as they're riddled with spamware and shady ads. ## Get YouTube Premium So we'll start with the simplest option: Buy [YouTube Premium](https://www.youtube.com/premium "(opens in a new window)"). One of the advantages of Premium subscription is that you get to download videos for offline viewing right there on YouTube itself. Another, very important advantage is that this way you're not breaching YouTube's terms of service. There are plenty of downsides, too. An obvious one is that Premium costs money; \$11.99 per month with a one-month free trial at writing time. There are numerous other limitations as well: Downloading is only available on mobile devices, you can only view downloaded videos in YouTube's native app, you cannot move them anywhere, and they go away after your subscription runs out. 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For example, you can save full playlists and channels from YouTube, you can schedule videos to be automatically downloaded from a YouTube channel, and you can save videos in a variety of video/audio formats (yes, even 4K or 8K videos). Other features of note include extracting YouTube subtitles from videos and downloading 360-degree videos as well as 3D videos. The process of downloading videos is simple and consists of copying the YouTube video's URL and pasting it into the 4K Video Downloader app. The free version of the app contains ads and limits the number of playlists, channel and subtitles you can download. To get rid of those limitations, you can purchase the premium version of the app, which costs a one-time fee of \$15. This grants you a license to use the software on three computers indefinitely. ## Online services  Be careful when using online services to steal a YouTube video. Credit: U2convert The problem with online services that promise video downloading is that they don't last long. In fact, an earlier version of this article contained a list of 11 such services, most of which don't work anymore. And in the latest update to this article, nearly all that were left were removed, either because they stopped working, or because they started charging for features that were once free. More importantly, by visiting these sites you do potentially expose your computer to adware and malware, so tread **very** carefully. That said, there's still one service that has been around for a while and it still works as intended. [Keepvid.ch](https://keepvid.ch/en5/youtube-video-downloader "(opens in a new window)"), offers free downloads for YouTube videos in several qualities (we've had the best result by using the 720p resolution) It does, however, constantly prompt you to download a desktop client that offers more options. We haven't tried it out and cannot vouch for its quality. A parting note before you go: If you're only looking to download your own videos that you've uploaded to YouTube, that's easy to do. Here's how to download your own YouTube videos: 1. Click on your profile pic in YouTube's upper right corner 2. Choose studio 3. There you'll be able to download each one of your videos from the three dot menu next to them